Hardware Non-Electrical (Stock) & Operating Supplies (Stock)

The City of Tacoma is soliciting bids under RFQ TW26-0232N for the procurement of Hardware Non-Electrical and Operating Supplies for stock. The scope includes a variety of items such as maintenance tools, safety equipment, and specialized water system components like resetters, yokes, and couplings. All materials must be new and unused, with specific technical requirements for water-contacting components, including compliance with ANSI/AWWA C800 and NSF/ANSI 372 standards. Brass components contacting potable water must be identified with an NL mark, and galvanized caps must meet ASTM A153. Bids must be submitted using the official City of Tacoma solicitation form and include a mandatory vendor signature. To be considered responsive, bidders must circle or underline the quoted part numbers and manufacturers, selecting only from the approved manufacturer list as substitutions are strictly prohibited. Pricing must be quoted as F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with deliveries shipping to the Water Warehouse in Tacoma. If no delivery date is provided, a default of two weeks after receipt of order will apply. Responses are due by 11:00 AM on October 30, 2026, and should be emailed to sendbid@tacoma.gov with the collective bid number in the subject line.